Lunar II Tiger 1/10oz Gold Coin 2010
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
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The 2010 Lunar II Tiger 1/10 oz gold coin is 99.99% pure gold and has a declared mintage of 22,699 coins. The Lunar II Tiger is the third animal in the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
According to the Chinese Zodiac, “Tiger” personalities are believed to be charming, affectionate and passionate. The birth years of the Lunar Tiger are 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010.
Product Highlights
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The motif side of the coin depicts the head of a tiger. On the bottom outer edge is the inscription “YEAR OF THE TIGER”. The Chinese character for tiger is above the motif.
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As with all the Lunar II gold coins in the series, the value side shows the portrait of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar II “Year of the Tiger”
Year of Issue: 2010
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/10 ounce
Nominal Value: 15 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2010 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Diameter | 18.60 mm |
| Mintage | 22699 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |